1910 Flowers Playhouse

In 1910, Joseph Hampton Flowers had two granddaughters who were cousins. He built a playhouse for each of them, a matched pair. This one went to Claire Fllewellyn Flowers, whose photograph is in the playhouse. Through the twentieth century, the playhouse was moved whenever one set of Flowers children became too old and another generation was born. Four generations of Flowers children have played in the playhouse. This playhouse was donated to the Historical Society by Claire Varnedoe Thomas, Claire Fllewellyn Flowers Varnedoe’s daughter.

The Museum of History will be open Sunday, September 10,2017 from Noon-4pm for Self-Guided tours only. Come explore the Museum and 8 historic structures as you complete our scavenger hunt (fun for kids and adults!). Self-guided admission: Adults, $5, Students (ages 6-17) $1, under 6 free.

Visiting Thomasville from out of town? Several local restaurants will be open! Check with the Visitors Center for a full list (229) 228-7977

Learn the ins and outs of wine making in South Georgia; presented by the Thomas County Historical Society and the Susina Plantation Winery as an extension of the popular Hands-On Heritage workshops, the Saturday, September 16th afternoon event is open to active members of the Historical Society and will last from 3pm-5pm. The program includes a guided tour of the vineyard and winery, as well as a tasting of the winery’s offerings in the dining room of the main house. Registration for this program is open now and current members of the Thomas County Historical Society may sign-up online using Eventbrite. Commemorative Susina Plantation Winery glasses will be available for purchase online with registration and at the event. Please contact the Programs and Membership Manager at amelia@thomascountyhistory.org or 229-226-7664 for any questions regarding registration for this event or to check the status of your membership.